Executive Chef

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Chef de Cuisine | Premium Steakhouse Concept
FTK Hospitality LLC | On behalf of Multi-Unit Restaurant Group

LOCATION: New York City Metro Area
COMPENSATION: $100K–$120K Base + Bonus | Full Benefits Package

THE OPPORTUNITY

Our client, a sophisticated multi-branded restaurant portfolio spanning casual to fine dining concepts across major US markets, seeks an experienced NYC-based Chef de Cuisine currently leading an upscale restaurant operation. This is a culinary operations leadership role—not a creative position—with significant growth potential within a dynamic, expanding organization.

THE ROLE

Lead daily kitchen operations for dual concepts (premium steakhouse + butcher shop) with a ~40-person BOH team. This is an execution-focused position for an operator who thrives on consistency, systems, and precision. Strong growth trajectory for the right leader as the portfolio expands.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage, train, and schedule 40-person BOH team; drive consistency through SOPs and coaching
• Oversee butchery standards: yields, portioning, trimming, knife skills, waste control
• Execute daily line checks, temp/taste logs, allergen protocols, expo communication
• Control food/labor costs; manage inventory, pars, COGS analysis
• Maintain health code compliance and equipment readiness
• Foster accountable, hospitality-focused kitchen culture

REQUIREMENTS

• Currently based in Greater NYC area and actively running an upscale restaurant as a Chef
• 5–7+ years progressive steakhouse/high-volume kitchen leadership
• Multi-outlet experience preferred
• Expertise with butcher's cuts, yield management, doneness standards
• Proven SOPs development and team training track record
• Financial acumen: COGS, labor planning, vendor management
• ServSafe certified; HACCP familiarity a plus

THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

A systems-driven culinary operations leader who excels at execution over creativity. You lead with calm authority, build teams through disciplined training, and understand that consistent excellence creates exceptional hospitality. You're ready to grow with a premier multi-concept restaurant group.